Class 12: How do I help my students collaborate?

Learning Goals:

  • Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of science teachers for the welfare of their students, the proper treatment of animals, and the maintenance and disposal of materials.
  • List safe and proper techniques for the preparation, storage, dispensing, supervision, and disposal of all materials used in science instruction.
  • Review safety procedures appropriate for the activities and the abilities of students.
  • Describe some benefits and challenges of classroom collaboration.
  • Design solutions to some common classroom problems related to having students work in groups.

Due before class:

Activities

Warmup (before 4:00)

  • Prepare to present your unit plan, including:
    • Title and Target Group
    • One key science idea
    • One inquiry activity or other activity you are proud of.

Unit Plans (~80 min: 4-5:20)

  • Presentations
  • Feedback
Break (~10 min 5:20-5:30)

Return to Safety (~30 min 5:30-6:00)

  • Study using scenarios and our notes from last class: Safety Resources
  • Safety Quiz
Classroom Collaboration (~30 min 6-6:30)
Course Evaluations (~15 min 6:30-6:45))

Due This Week

  • Finish unit plans before next Monday.
  • Revised Teaching Rationales
  • Create a personal Google Reader account.
  • Celebration (?)